Changes in floor area and energy required for heating and cooling
Showing the proportional change in floor area and predicted dwelling energy use between 2018-2022
Predicted yearly average energy use for thermal comfort in new dwellings, in GJ/dwelling
NT
TAS
WA
VIC
NSW
QLD
ACT
SA
AUS
−10
−5
0
5
10
15%
Increasing the floor area increases the predicted energy required to heat/cool the home, hindering energy policy outcomes
Floor areas of new homes have increased in most states
1.5%
−4.8%
−0.9%
6.9%
10.3%
5.6%
9.3%
4.5%
7.6%
−6.0%
−5.0%
−11.0%
6.0%
13.0%
17.0%
17.0%
11.0%
10.0%
Conditioned Floor Area
Dwelling Energy Use